50 Masters in Social Work (MSW) Tweeters to Follow on Twitter

Over the past couple of years, the information resources available to potential and current graduate students have exploded. Not only are able to quickly and easily search for information about schools and programs on the internet, you can also connect with current Masters in Social Work students at various schools all around the work via social media networking websites.

If you're unfamiliar with Twitter, it's important for you to know that it can be quite useful for staying up to date on the latest social work industry news and developing relationships with people already studying and working in the field. Twitter acts as a micro-blogging resource where people can "follow" the 140 character "tweets" that are created by people in their areas of interest. Many social workers and students of social work can be found on Twitter. If you're looking to become better connected with people in your field, here are the Top 50 Masters in Social Work (MSW) Tweeters to Follow on Twitter.

2. @ParentopiaDevra - A clinical social worker and author of the book Mommy Guilt who writes at BlogHer.com and WalletPop.

3. @GetSocWorkJobs - A resource for up to the minute information about social work jobs all around the country.

4. @NASW - The official Twitter feed from the National Association of Social Workers. Instantly updated information about graduate studies in social work as well as industry trends.

5. @MSUSocialWork - Twitter feed from the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. Dedicated to educating students for competent, responsive and ethical social work practice.

6. @NPSW - Official Twitter feed from the Network of Professional Social Workers. Connecting Social Workers Globally.

7. @SocialWorkUTex - Official Twitter feed from the School of Social Work at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Updates about classes, events, and other graduate information.

8. @UNC_SSW - News from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work. Posted by Michelle Rogers, Director of Communications.

9. @SWSpeak - A Twitter feed where social workers speak on news and media issues that affect their industry.

10. @USCSocialWork - Follow this Twitter feed for news, events and info about the school and social work in California.

11. @Soclwrkjobcast - Follow this Twitter feed for the most recent up to date Social Work Jobs for graduates broadcasted.

12. @UMSocialWork - Daily updates from the University Of Michigan School Of Social Work. Dedicated to reaching out, raising hope, and changing society.

13. @law_socialwork - An important Twitter feed for those graduate students interested in exploring the intersections of ethics, society and the many paths between Social Work and the Law.

14. @RiseConference - Regular information on the popular national conference empowering social workers to create radical social change.

15. @VCUSocialWork - Official Twitter feed from the Virginia Commonwealth University, a school that has been preparing students to bring about social change through their knowledge and actions since 1917.